Tag: zelda

Nintendo announces new ‘Zelda’ movie

LOS ANGELES, Nov 8, 2023 (AFP) – Nintendo is developing a film based on its hugely popular “The Legend of Zelda” franchise, the Japanese gaming giant announced, as it bids to capitalize on the blockbuster success of its recent “Mario” movie. The new, live-action “Zelda” movie will be directed by Wes Ball, who made the “Maze Runner” trilogy, and co-produced by Avid Arad, who has overseen several major “Spider-Man” films. Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto, […]

Nintendo lifts annual profit forecasts on strong game sales

Nintendo raised its annual net profit forecast on Tuesday after strong sales of its new “Zelda” and “Pikmin” games in the first half of the year. The Japanese gaming giant said it forecasts net profit of 420 billion yen ($2.8 billion) for the 12 months to the end of March, up from a previous estimate of 340 billion yen. “Each title released this fiscal year has sold well, with ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of […]